Edgar Valdivia

Yoga Teacher, Long Beach & Hermosa Beach

At the end of 2017, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and hypertension. At that point, I knew I had to make changes to my lifestyle. I changed my eating habits, but I knew I needed more than that, so I signed up for my first one-week intro for Bikram yoga. I remember one teacher saying in class, "If you really want to see results, come every day"

So I did for the first three months, and my life changed completely. My sugar levels were under control, as well as was my blood pressure. Within the first three months of consistent practice, I started feeling great. I found healing, friendship, love, support, and the most important thing: I found myself.

Throughout these five years of practice, I’ve been inspired by great teachers and great students, and now I feel so honored to be able to share my passion at West Coast Sweat.